Leeds to make 750k move for George McCartney after Sunderland defender extends loan deal

02 Dec 2010 08:38:42

Roaring success: Northern Ireland international McCartney will remain at Elland Road
Leeds will attempt to tie up a £750,000 deal for George McCartney after further extending his loan move.
The Sunderland defender, who almost moved to Birmingham in the summer, will spend a third month at Elland Road after proving a success.
Once that expires, after the match against Portsmouth on December 28, manager Simon Grayson will try to agree terms with counterpart Steve Bruce for a full-time switch.
McCartney, 29, has made 12 appearances for Leeds since arriving in September and is a firm favourite with supporters. Grayson hopes to sign McCartney for the January 4 clash at Cardiff.
Meanwhile, Leeds United outcast Andy Robinson has finally left Elland Road after having the remainder of his contract cancelled by mutual consent.
The 31-year-old had one more year on his Leeds contract, but Grayson confirmed: 'In the best interests of Andy and the football club we've agreed to cancel his contract.'
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